President Joe Biden’s Democratic administration is facing criticism for banning children from entering Easter eggs with religious artwork into a contest. The event, known as “Celebrating National Guard Families” as part of the White House’s annual Easter Egg Roll, will not permit submissions with symbols associated with the Christian holiday celebrated globally, as reported by the Daily Caller on Friday.
White House Bans Religious Easter Eggs From Art Contest https://t.co/LhHJqm3pzE
— Daily Caller (@DailyCaller) March 29, 2024
The 2024 “Call for Youth Art” flyer said:
“On behalf of First Lady Jill Biden, The Adjutants General of the National Guard are asking youth from National Guard families across the United States and all U.S. territories to submit artwork inspired by the theme “Celebrating our Military Families”. Children should depict on an egg template (see Art Submission form) a snapshot of their life – a favorite activity, scenery in your state, your military family, a day-in-your life, etc.”
The flyer also announced its restrictions list: “The Submission must not include any questionable content, religious symbols, overtly religious themes, or partisan political statements.”
Needless to say, people were NOT happy:
A snapshot of your life excluding part of your life
— Blandly Urbane (@Blandly_Urbane) March 29, 2024
They'll ban religion all together as soon as they think they can get away with it.
— RookieUmpire (@RookieUmpire) March 29, 2024
What does the Biden White House think Easter is all about? The Easter Bunny?
— James Hutton (@JEHutton) March 29, 2024